AUGUST 30, 1983

IT WAS A TUESDAY
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$1,000 INVESTED IN 1983 =
$146,349
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Min Wage: $3.31
Home: $56,770.00
Gas: $1.20
Bread: $0.56
Milk: $2.34
Ticket: $3.21
Min Wage: $3.31
Home: $56,770.00
Gas: $1.20
Bread: $0.56
Milk: $2.34
Ticket: $3.21
📅 The Context
👽 Weird News
WEIRD NEWS

Restaurant Offers Discount to Left-Handed Customers

In a brazen bid to capture the hearts (and stomachs) of a notoriously underrepresented demographic, a quirky diner in Ke...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Tries to Sell Fake Moon Rock

In a cosmic caper that could only be pulled straight from the plot of a B-list sci-fi film, a man in 1983 attempted to p...

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WEIRD NEWS

Goat Elected as Honorary Mayor

In a move that left all of us questioning the seriousness of politics, a charismatic goat named "Billy" has triumphantly...

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WEIRD NEWS

Robbery Foiled by Unusually Talkative Parrot

In an astounding turn of events that could only be penned in the pages of a tabloid, a would-be burglar met his match in...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Bans Roller Skating in Supermarkets

In an unprecedented move that could only be described as a Plunge into the Roller Puddle of Ridiculousness, the quaint t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Invention: The Automatic Toilet Seat Warmer

**Revolutionary Relief: The Automatic Toilet Seat Warmer Has Arrived!** In a world where bathroom breaks are often more...

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WEIRD NEWS

Attempt to Rob Bank with Water Gun Fails

In what can only be described as the most comical heist of the year, a would-be bank robber in 1983 attempted to make a ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Dog Drives Car into Grocery Store

In a jaw-dropping spectacle that has dog lovers and grocery shoppers alike scratching their heads, a rambunctious canine...

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WEIRD NEWS

Alien Contact Predicted by Business Leaders

In a surprising twist that could make even the addled minds of conspiracy theorists raise an eyebrow, business leaders i...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pranksters Paint Zebra Stripes on Cow

In a move that has left local farmers scratching their heads and animal enthusiasts chuckling, a group of mischievous pr...

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WEIRD NEWS

Townholds Annual Synchronized Yawn Event

In a feat of collective sloth that left local citizens both bemused and bemirthful, the sleepy hamlet of Townhold hosted...

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WEIRD NEWS

Invention: Solar-Powered Umbrella

**SUNSHINE TO SHADOW: THE SOLAR-POWERED UMBRELLA IS HERE!** In an extraordinary twist of innovation that’s sending fa...

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WEIRD NEWS

Chicken Causes Power Outage for Thousands

In an egg-splitting twist of fate, a rebellious chicken sparked one of the most bewildering power outages in history, le...

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WEIRD NEWS

Library Fines Paid with Rare Donut Collection

In a delightful twist that can only be described as a glaze-covered miracle, a local library in Des Moines has accepted ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mysterious Voice Takes Over Radio Station

In a stunning turn of events that could easily be mistaken for a scene out of a sci-fi thriller, an untraceable voice co...

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WEIRD NEWS

Kangaroo Escapes Circus, Outruns Police

In a scene that could only be described as a “hare-raising” spectacle, a wayward kangaroo made a break for freedom f...

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WEIRD NEWS

Snowstorm Postpones Annual Ice Cream Festival

In an unprecedented turn of events, a snowstorm collided head-on with the highly anticipated Annual Ice Cream Festival, ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Invention: Self-Reversing Pants

In a fashion twist that could only be conceived in the glorious era of the 1980s, a flamboyant inventor has taken the wo...

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WEIRD NEWS

Fashion Show Features Vegetable Clothing Line

In what can only be described as the most "a-peeling" event of the decade, a daring fashion show unfurled in downtown Ne...

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WEIRD NEWS

Cow Gets Stuck in Tree After Flood

In a bizarre twist on nature’s own sense of humor, a cow in a small Louisiana town found herself entangled in an unexp...

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WEIRD NEWS

Local Man Trains Squirrel Army

**Local Man Trains Squirrel Army to Plunder Neighborhood** In a stunning display of creativity that would make even th...

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WEIRD NEWS

Failed Kidnapping Plot Involves Inflatable Boat

In a plot twist that could only be described as a scene straight out of a slapstick comedy, a band of bumbling robbers a...

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WEIRD NEWS

Penguin Walks Into a Local Bar

In a flurry of feathers and an unexpected thirst for lager, a well-dressed penguin waddled into McDuffy's Tavern yesterd...

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WEIRD NEWS

Union Offers Paid Recess for Adults

**BREAKING: Union Proposes Paid Recess for Grown-Ups—Hilarity Ensues!** In a groundbreaking move that has both worker...

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WEIRD NEWS

Invention: The Talking Doorbell

In a sensational twist that has bell-ringing enthusiasts buzzing, 1983 has ushered in an epoch of home sweetness with th...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bees Take Over Abandoned Mansion

In a buzz-worthy turn of events, a group of intrepid bees has claimedtheir residence in a sprawling abandoned mansion in...

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WEIRD NEWS

Boy Scouts Fish UFO Out of Lake

In a stunning twist that could only happen in the heart of America, a troop of Boy Scouts from Lakewood, Illinois, made ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Stray Cat Swims across English Channel

In an extraordinary display of feline audacity, a stray cat made waves this week by completing a remarkable swim across ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Scientist Patents Method for Honking Car Horns in Melody

In a move that could only be described as music to our ears—if those ears have been bombarded with blaring car horns...

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WEIRD NEWS

Snake Found on Subway Triggers Panic

**NYC Subway Slithery Surprise: Horsepower Meets Hiss-teria in Underground Panic!** It was an ordinary day for New York...

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WEIRD NEWS

Prank Call Reveals Hidden Government Bunker

In a stunning twist that could've been lifted straight from a Hollywood script, a prank call in 1983 has blown the lid o...

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WEIRD NEWS

Invention: The Edible Cardboard Box

BREAKING NEWS: In a groundbreaking culinary coup that has left takeout lovers drooling and environmentalists cheering, t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Tries to Build Rocket in Backyard

In a tale that could only unfold in the heart of suburbia, a local man’s dreams of reaching the stars were grounded—...

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WEIRD NEWS

Woman Trains Ant Colony to Form Words

In a quirky twist on the classic ant farm, a daring woman from Peoria, Illinois, has taken the world of entomology by st...

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WEIRD NEWS

Annual Race: Men vs. Antique Automobiles

In an unprecedented clash of horsepower and human conditioning, the annual "Men vs. Antique Automobiles" race unfolded l...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Proposes Over City Billboard

**Say It Loud, Say It Proud: Man Proposes Over City Billboard!** In a dazzling display of love that could rival a Holly...

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WEIRD NEWS

Party Invites Lead to Stampede of Inflatable Dinosaurs

In an unprecedented turn of events that could only happen in the Jurassic-themed suburbs of Springfield, a simple birthd...

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WEIRD NEWS

Invention: Pocket Sized Sauna

**BREAKING: The Future of Relaxation Is in Your Pocket! 1983 Sees the Launch of Pocket-Sized Sauna!** In an era when la...

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WEIRD NEWS

Giant Lettuce Grows in Family Garden

**Massive Lettuce Stuns Family, Unleashes Garden Gnome Jealousy!** In a shocking turn of events that has left local gar...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Sets Record for Most Teaspoons Balanced on Face

In a sensational display of seemingly futile talent, a daring daredevil from the sleepy town of Whimsical Springs has ca...

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WEIRD NEWS

Washer-Dryer Wildfire Starts Due to Improv Challenge

In a bizarre twist that could only happen in the '80s, a suburban improv group in Springfield, Illinois, accidentally sp...

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WEIRD NEWS

Festival Showcases Floating Furniture

In an event that could only be described as a buoyant blend of ingenuity and eccentricity, the "Floating Furniture Festi...

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WEIRD NEWS

Dozens of Cats Attend Wedding as Bridesmaids

In a purr-fectly surreal twist on traditional nuptials, a couple in Boise, Idaho, turned their wedding into a feline ext...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Declares Sheep Appreciation Day

In a wool-abridging delight on a sunny Sunday afternoon in 1983, the quaint town of Bleatville boldly declared an offici...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Paints House the Color of Traffic Lights

In a bold stroke of home improvement that has left neighbors skidding to a halt, a daring man from Maplewood, New Jersey...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor Creates Shoe Phone and Receives Patent

In a dazzling turn of innovation that surely had Alexander Graham Bell shaking in his grave, a quirky inventor from New ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Guests Invited to a 'Silent Disco'

In a move that’s sure to rock the socks off the ’80s, the latest trend in nightlife has arrived in full, neon glory:...

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WEIRD NEWS

Attempt to Break World Record Causes Pie Shortage

In a pie-tastrophe of epic proportions, the small town of Flakyville found itself in a crusty predicament this week as a...

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WEIRD NEWS

Local Giraffe Wanders into Shopping Mall Unnoticed

In an astounding twist that could only be described as a scene straight out of a whimsical movie, a giraffe strolled int...

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🗞️ Front Page News

IN OTHER NEWS...

🎬 Top 10 Movies
📺 Top 10 TV Shows
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The New Teen Titans #1
$150
Saga of the Swamp Thing #20
$50
Detective Comics #526
$15
Thor #337
$50
Miracleman #2
$1,500
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Cabbage Patch Kids
$150.00
My Little Pony
$150.00
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
$150.00
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
$175.00
Star Wars Return of the Jedi Action Figures
$150.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1983 Topps Baseball Tony Gwynn Rookie Card
$2,500
1983 Topps Baseball Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card
$1,560.00
1983 Topps Baseball Wade Boggs Rookie Card
$1,500
1983 O-Pee-Chee Wrestling Hulk Hogan Card
$1,000
1983 Donruss Baseball Three’s Company - Ripken, Hrabosky, And Fingers (Card #654)
$Unknown
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Mario Bros.
$600.00
Dragon'S Lair
$200.00
M.U.L.E.
$182.44
Lode Runner
$115.00
Tapper
$150.00
💰 Financial Snapshot

COST OF LIVING

Min Wage $3.31
Home $56,770.00
Gas $1.20
Bread $0.56
Milk $2.34
Ticket $3.21

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